This is the June 20,1857 issue of THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS newspaper. This newspaper contains more than twice as many pages as it's American counterparts Harper's Weekly and Frank Leslie, and has many more illustration. This issue is in good condition, the pages are clean and bright, except for some minor age spots. As can be seen from the list of articles this publication contains many historical stories of the time, and reports of the issues that faced the people of Great Britain at the time. Additional pictures are available upon request, please send me your e-mail address.
Most issues of the Illustrated London News, during this time period, contained 16 pages. This issue comes complete with two supplements. The first describing the Royal Academy Exhibition of 1857,which has an additional 16 pages; and the second supplement of The Victoria Cross, The New Order of Valour, which contains 8 pages. Altogether this issue is 40 pages of very historic and artistic news.
ARTICLES:
THE CROWNING GRACE OF THE WAR: - Her Majesty the Queen will, deliver with her own hands, to the heroes who have deserved them, the medals (THE VICTORIA CROSS) which are the greatest, in some case the only, rewards of the courage displayed in the Baltic and in the bloody battle-fields of the Crimea.
AMERICAN OFFICERS AND MARINES’ OF THE UNITED STATES’ FRIGATE “SUSQUEHANNA” - We have engraved a group of American Officers and Marines of the Susquehanna frigate, Captain Joshua Sands - the vessel selected to accompany the Niagara as consort, to render her any assistance that she may require during the process of laying down the electric cable between this country and America. An engraving of the officers in their respective uniforms is presented on the cover page. (See picture)
FOREIGN AND COLONIAL NEWS:
FRANCE
BELGIUM
SPAIN
PORTUGAL
RUSSIA
THE DANUBIAN PRINCIPALITIES
AMERICA
GENERAL WALKER’S FILIBUSTERING EXPEDITION: - After many vicissitudes, the eventful and sanguinary adventures of this renowned Filibuster chief have been - for the present, at least - brought to a close. General Walker, who fought in the Central American countries of Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Salvador, has surrendered his Staff and the remaining 260 men, on the 1st of May to Captain Davis, of the United States’ sloop-of-war St. Mary’s. Engravings of “General Walker”, “Greytown, and the harbor at St. Juan”, and ‘The British consulate at Greytown” are presented with this article.
CAPTURE OF A SLAVER. - KINGSTON JAMAICA, MAY 11, 1857: - On Sunday, the 12th of April, the pinnace of H.M. brig Arab, under the command of Lieutenant Stubbs, R.N., after a search of ten days in and about the keys on the south side of Cuba, succeeded in capturing a schooner of 150 tons, name and nation unknown, together with 370 slaves, shipped from Kabinda, on the coast of Africa, and destined for disposal in Cuba. Some in Britain have asked why the British navy, which is superior to all, cannot put a stop to this trafficking.
DOUGLAS JERROLD: - The late author was born in Greek-street, Soho, on the 3rd of January, 1803, and died at Grenville-place, Kilburn Priory, on the 8th of June, after a short illness. A portrait of Mr. Jerrold is presented with this article from a photograph by Dr. Diamond.
THE GREAT HANDEL FESTIVAL AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE: The festival took place over the course of a week, starting with the performance of “The Messiah” and ending with “Israel in Egypt”. The festival was attended by many dignitaries and Royalty.
OPENING OF THE BOSTON, SLEAFORD, AND MIDLAND COUNTIES RAILWAY -GRANTHAM TO SLEAFORD: - Saturday was a grand day for the county of Lincoln generally, and for the inhabitants of the towns of Sleaford and Grantham in particular, for on that day was inaugurated the opening of a branch line between those thriving little towns which must confer the greatest advantage upon that part of the country in developing the rich and industrial resources of the district.
EXHIBITION SUPPLEMENT: - We publish our Annual Supplement of Engravings, selected from the most popular works in the Picture Exhibitions of the season. This sixteen-page supplement describes the various exhibits and the eleven paintings engraved here.
“THE EVENING HOUR” – Painted by Carl Haag.
“GYPSIES-TWILIGHT.” - Painted by G. Dodgson.
“AT THE FOUNTAIN.” – Painted by F. W. Topham.
“WINTER-SHEEP FEEDING.” - Painted by E. Duncan - from the Exhibition of the society of painters in water colours.
“WAITING FOR THE VERDICT.” - Painted by A. Solomon. (See picture)
“MILAN CATHEDRAL.” - Painting by Samuel Read. (See picture)
“A SCENE AT A GHAUT ON THE BANKS OF THE GANGES.” - Painted by Marshal Claxton.
“HIGHLAND SPORTS: DEER-STALKING SCENE.” - Painted by T. W. Bottomley.
“BLACKBERRY DELL.” - Painted by H. Justum.
“OLD BRIDGE AT DOLWYDDELAN.” - Painted by J. J. Jenkins.
“LOVE LIGHTENS LABOUR.” - Painted by J. H. Mole. (See picture)
OBITUARY OF EMINENT PERSONS:
VISCOUNTESS GAGE.
THE HON. MRS. DAWSON DAMER.
LIEUT-GEN. SIR. WILLIAM LEWIS HERRIES, C.B., K.C.H.
LIEUT-COLONEL THOMAS BEST JERVIS.
REAR-ADMIRAL D. H. O’BRIEN.
C. E. RUMBOLD, ESQ.
WILLIAM HAMMOND, ESQ.
THE REV. MR. HUNTLEY.
THOMAS LEGH, ESQ.
MR. HENSLOWE.
A second supplement is attached to this issue concerning the presentation of THE VICTORIA CROSS AND THE RECIPIANTS.
The following is a description of the first page in which the following men are honored, and an engraved scene of their actions is presented, along with a colorful lithographic border around the edge of the page. (See picture)
VICTORIA CROSS THE NEW ORDER OF VALOUR FOR THE ARMY:
JOHN BERRYMAN (Troop Sergeant Major) – Refusing to leave Captain Wess at Balaklava.
W. NORMAN (Private) – Bringing in single-handed two Russian prisoners.
JOHN GRIVE (Sergeant Major) – Saving the life of an officer at Balaklava.
THOMAS BEACH (Private) – At Inkerman, rescuing Colonel Carpenter.
C.H. LUMLEY (Brevet Major) – In the Redan, engaged with three Russian gunners.
F.C. ELTON (Major) – Working in the trenches under a heavy fire.
The second illustrated page includes the following: (See picture)
ACTS OF BRAVERY DURING THE LATE WAR:
CECIL W. BUCKLEY (Comm.) and HENRY COOPER (Boatswain) - firing the Russian stores at Genitchi.
THOS. REEVE, JAS. GORMAN, AND MARK SCHOLEFIELD, repelling an attack with the guns of the disabled soldiers at Inkerman.
R.J. LINDSAY (Brevet Major) - At the battle of the Alma.
THOMAS WILKINSON, R.M.A. - placing sand bags to repair damages under a galling fire.
LUKE CONNOR (Lieutenant) - When Sergeant, taking the colors from Lieut. Anstruther, and though severely wounded, carrying them, to the end of the day at Alma.
WILLIAM PEEL (Captain) - throwing a live shell over the parapet.
The third page of illustrations is dedicated to the Navy. (See picture)
VICTORIA CROSS THE NEW ORDER OF VALOUR FOR THE NAVY:
JOHN SULLIVAN (Boatswain’s Mate) – Deliberately placing a flag, under heavy fire, April 10, 1855.
JOHN BYTHESEA (Comm.), and W. JOHNSTONE (Stoker) – Seizing the Russian mail and dispatches.
G. D. DOWELL (Lieut. R.M.A.) – Rescuing, under a heavy fire, the crew of a rocket boat.
G. F. DAY (Comm.) – Reconnoitering the enemy vessels in the straits of Genitchi.
JOSEPH KELLAWAY (Boatswain) – Made prisoner by the Russians while attempting to bring in Mr. Odevaine.
W. N. W. HEWETT (Lieutenant) – Refusing to spike the gun in the Lancaster Battery.
The fourth illustrate page continues with,
ACTS OF BRAVERY DURING THE LATE WAR: (See picture)
GERALD GRAHAM (Lieutenant) – Gallantly bringing in wounded men.
MAGGREGOR (Private) – Having crossed the open in broad daylight, dislodged two Russians from the rifle pits.
ALEXANDER WRIGHT (Private) – Gallantly repelling a sortie March 22, 1855.
JOHN ROSS (Corporal) – Intrepidly ascertaining the evacuation of the Resan
MC’ WHEENEY (Sergeant) – Digging with his bayonet a cover for his wounded comrade, Corporal Courtney.
G. L. GOODLAKE (Brevet Major) – Surprising the enemy’s picket at Windmill Ravine.
Other recipients of the Victoria Cross with a short description of their valour are presented in order of their regiment, but are too numerous to list.
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